Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1415: Creates privacy standards for electronic health products and services

Creates privacy standards for electronic health products and services; requires consent to be given for the collection and/or sharing of personal health information or other personal data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires consent for health data collection, protecting patient privacy rights as part of healthcare data security95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consent for health data collection/sharing, directly strengthening data privacy protections in technology services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 219: Relates to the furnishing of registration information by the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles

This bill requires New York's DMV to notify vehicle owners when their registration details are shared with third-party companies (like insurers or data brokers). It gives owners the right to request removal of their personal information from these companies' files, with specific exceptions for safety recalls, government use, fraud prevention, and insurance claims. The law applies to new contracts after its effective date and aims to increase control over how vehicle registration data is used. Vehicle owners directly affected by this change will receive notifications and have a formal process to delete their data from participating companies' records.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires DMV to notify vehicle owners about third-party data sharing and allows removal requests, enhancing personal data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3087: Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act

Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its privacy policy and its data collection and use practices related to its advertising delivery activities; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires advertising networks to disclose data collection practices, enhancing consumer privacy transparency per Online Consumer Protection Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 3088: Relates to the protection of personal privacy

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee personal privacy as an inherent right for all individuals. It would add a new section to the state constitution stating that "the inherent right of each person to personal privacy shall not be infringed," directly affecting every natural person within the state. The amendment requires the proposed change to be published for three months before the next general election, per constitutional procedure. As currently pending (referred to Judiciary after receiving an attorney general opinion), this is a procedural step toward potential constitutional change, not an immediate law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes constitutional protection for personal privacy, directly addressing data privacy within technology policy as a core component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4947: Relates to enacting the NY privacy act

Enacts the NY privacy act to require companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, to place special safeguards around data sharing and to allow consumers to obtain the names of all entities with whom their information is shared.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency in data handling and consumer data access rights, strengthening privacy protections under NY Privacy Act95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1288: Relates to making certain public records available on the internet

This bill requires state and local government agencies and certain non-governmental entities that function like government bodies to proactively publish public records online. It defines "publishable state data" as information that can be made public without violating privacy, safety, or other legal restrictions, such as those protecting personal information or ongoing investigations. Agencies must create rules for online access, including setting fees for printed copies (capped at 25 cents per photocopy) and specifying when and how records are available. The law aims to increase public access to government records by leveraging technology, as mandated by the Freedom of Information Law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates online publication of public records, expanding internet access to government data while safeguarding privacy through defined restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4778: Establishes a tax on digital ads

S 4778 establishes a 7% tax on digital advertising revenue exceeding $100 million annually for companies operating in New York. It directly affects large digital ad platforms (like social media or search engines) that use personal data for targeted ads, requiring businesses with over $1 million in New York digital ad revenue to file annual tax returns. The tax applies to "annual gross revenues" from digital ads in the state, defined as income before expenses, and takes effect for 2026 tax years. This policy creates a new revenue source by taxing a specific digital business model, avoiding traditional sales tax loopholes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new 7% tax on digital ad revenue for large platforms, directly generating state tax revenue to strengthen fiscal management and budget resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill taxes digital ads using personal data for targeted advertising, directly targeting a practice tied to data privacy concerns and aligning with regulatory measures for consumer protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8960: Protects the personal information of candidates for public office

This bill requires election officials to remove candidates' home addresses and witness addresses from nomination and designation petitions before releasing them to the public via freedom of information requests or public publication. It directly affects candidates for public office and election officials who handle these documents, ensuring their home addresses are not disclosed in publicly accessible materials. The key mechanism is mandating redaction (removal) of these specific addresses in all instances where petitions are shared under public disclosure laws. This policy change applies to all candidate petitions filed under New York's election law, focusing solely on protecting personal address information from public view.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates redaction of candidates' home addresses to protect personal data, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3752: Enables students to receive information from colleges and universities without disclosing their personally identifiable information

Enables students to receive information from colleges and universities without disclosing their personally identifiable information via an opt-in system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student privacy in higher education data sharing, aligning with educational protection indicators through opt-in system for information access.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy via opt-in PII disclosure, directly aligning with privacy protection indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Data Privacy

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2025

J 29: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 28, 2025, as Human Data Privacy Day in the State of New York

This is a procedural resolution (J 29) asking Governor Hochul to officially recognize January 28, 2025, as "Data Privacy Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or regulations but seeks to raise public awareness about data privacy protections, aligning with the national observance. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting personal data online and preventing identity theft, referencing the historical significance of Data Privacy Day. It directly affects New Yorkers through increased public education efforts on data security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill designates Data Privacy Day to promote awareness of data protection, directly aligning with privacy advocacy and preventing identity theft as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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